ZIP Code 62662 in Lowder, IL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Lowder, Illinois
County:Sangamon County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:20:36 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.5508, -89.8456
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62662 Lowder, IL - Minimal Postal Designation

ZIP Code 62662, Lowder

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSangamon County, IL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 62692
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but doesn't actually maintain any PO Boxes at a post office facility
  • Only three delivery records exist for this ZIP, all on North Street
  • The ZIP serves a point location contained within ZIP 62692, with no defined territory of its own
  • Zero population and zero businesses are recorded in Census data for this minimal postal designation
  • The nearest neighborhoods are in Springfield, 15 miles away

Overview

Lowder is a small community in Sangamon County, Illinois, with a ZIP code that serves minimal delivery infrastructure. The ZIP classification as PO Box only dates to before October 2004, when USPS began systematic tracking of ZIP code introduction dates.

Postal Services

Despite its PO Box classification, this ZIP doesn't maintain actual PO Boxes. The facility code indicates this isn't a staffed post office. Instead, the ZIP code encompasses just three delivery records along North Street, all served by a single city carrier route. There's also one General Delivery record available.

Geographic Context

The geographic footprint is minimal. This is a point location rather than a defined territory, contained within the boundaries of ZIP 62692. With zero population recorded in Census data and no business establishments, Lowder functions as a minimal postal designation rather than a traditional community. The nearest recognized neighborhoods are in Springfield, 15 to 17 miles away, including Piper Glen, Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, and Westchester.

Mailing Information

Mail addressed to Lowder, IL 62662 can use the standard format:

[Recipient Name]
[Number] North St
Lowder, IL 62662

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

Only one street exists in the ZIP+4 database: North Street with just 2 delivery records.

Nearby Areas

Piper Glen Springfield Lake Shore Improvement Westchester Mill Creek West Koke Mill

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62662 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:46Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62662 is located in Sangamon County, Illinois, within the Springfield, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44100) and Illinois's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 210,170 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62662. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Springfield, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:44100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:210,170Source: Census
MSA:Springfield, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5793.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62663 | | 62661

Schools in ZIP Code 62662


We could not locate which school district 62662 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

North Mac Elementary 231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
District: North Mac Community Unit School District 34Nearby
North Mac High School 231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
District: North Mac Community Unit School District 34Nearby
Auburn High School 511 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
District: Auburn Community Unit School District 10Nearby
Auburn Middle School 601 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
District: Auburn Community Unit School District 10Nearby
Auburn Elem School 445 N 5th St
Auburn, IL 62615
District: Auburn Community Unit School District 10Nearby
Lutheran High School 5200 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lutheran High School 5200 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ The King Elementary School 1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62662


Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712-3803
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2913 W White Oaks Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Illinois Springfield One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Type: Post Secondary
Blackburn College 700 College Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
Type: Post Secondary
St. John's College-Department Of Nursing 729 E. Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62702
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov